Lead Chef Manager – High-Volume School Kitchen

Impact Food Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and career progress

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager for Queen Katarine Academy to run a high-volume kitchen, delivering fresh seasonal meals to hundreds of students. You will lead a catering team, manage stock and budgets, and ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.

The role is Monday to Friday, 6.30am–4pm (45 hours/week) during 42 weeks per year, with a salary of £35,000 per annum. Enjoy daytime hours, term-time schedule, and opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments.
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team.
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets.
• Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish.

Skills

Leadership

People management

High-volume catering

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager for Queen Katarine Academy to run a high-volume kitchen, delivering fresh seasonal meals to hundreds of students. You will lead a catering team, manage stock and budgets, and ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.

The role is Monday to Friday, 6.30am–4pm (45 hours/week) during 42 weeks per year, with a salary of £35,000 per annum. Enjoy daytime hours, term-time schedule, and opportunities for training and progression.